Student Retention and Success Strategies

1. There are those that can also make a decent living without a degree, such as entrepreneurs.

2. Even though, the possibility of "making it" without a college degree IS a possibility, the odds are a lot more slim down that road.

3. What are the pros and cons of a college level degree?

3.1. Pros

3.1.1. More career opportunities, better pay in government jobs, overall wisdom and knowledge.

3.2. Cons

3.2.1. Time consuming, Cost a lot of money, and is not always a guaranteed career.

4. Resources/Citations

4.1. United States Marine Corps—Education. (n.d.). Retrieved December 30, 2015, from https://www.marines.com/being-a-marine/benefits/education

4.2. Earnings and unemployment rates by educational attainment. (n.d.). Retrieved December 30, 2015, from http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm

4.3. Pursuing a Higher Education Degree as a Law Enforcement Officer. (n.d.). Retrieved December 31, 2015, from http://www.lawofficer.com/articles/print/volume-10/issue-6/leadership/pursuing-higher-education-degr.htm

4.4. http://elitedaily.com/news/business/100-top-entrepreneurs-succeeded-college-degree/

5. Staying in school can benefit not only the average student but government jobs as well such as the military.

6. For those seeking a profession, a degree is a crucial thing to have as a form of credibility in whatever your field may be.

7. For those seeking a government career such as law enforcement or even military, a college degree can be the difference between enlisted pay and officer pay.